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'''Matua''' is a suburb of [[Tauranga]], in the [[Bay of Plenty Region]] of New Zealand's [[North Island]].
'''Matua''' is a suburb of [[Tauranga]], in the [[Bay of Plenty Region]] of New Zealand's [[North Island]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Matua covers {{Convert|2.24|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=14 December 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018 SA2|Matua North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018 SA2|Matua South|y}}|R}}|0}} as of {{NZ population data 2018 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|({{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018 SA2|Matua North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018 SA2|Matua South|y}}|R}})/2.24|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.
Matua covers {{Convert|2.44|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=15 January 2024|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Matua North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Matua South|y}}|R}}|0}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|({{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Matua North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Matua South|y}}|R}})/2.44|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.


{{Historical populations|2006|5,076|2013|5,148|2018|5,394|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
{{Historical populations|2006|5,076|2013|5,148|2018|5,394|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
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The percentage of people born overseas was 22.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
The percentage of people born overseas was 22.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.


Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.1% had no religion, 37.9% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 0.4% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.6% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.1% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.4% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.7% had other religions.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.1% had no religion, 37.9% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 0.4% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.6% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.1% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.4% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.7% had other religions.


Of those at least 15 years old, 1,125 (25.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 657 (14.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 915 people (20.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,938 (43.6%) people were employed full-time, 690 (15.5%) were part-time, and 117 (2.6%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Matua North (192600) and Matua South (192900)}}</ref>
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,125 (25.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 657 (14.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 915 people (20.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,938 (43.6%) people were employed full-time, 690 (15.5%) were part-time, and 117 (2.6%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Matua North (192600) and Matua South (192900)}}</ref>
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[[Category:Suburbs of Tauranga]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Tauranga]]

Latest revision as of 09:53, 4 October 2024

Matua
Suburb
Map
Coordinates: 37°39′55″S 176°07′55″E / 37.665376°S 176.131865°E / -37.665376; 176.131865
CountryNew Zealand
CityTauranga
Local authorityTauranga City Council
Electoral wardMatua-Otūmoetai General Ward
Area
[1]
 • Land244 ha (603 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
5,460
(Tauranga Harbour)
Matua
Bellevue Otūmoetai

Matua is a suburb of Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island.

Demographics

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Matua covers 2.44 km2 (0.94 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 5,460 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 2,238 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20065,076—    
20135,148+0.20%
20185,394+0.94%
Source: [3]

Matua had a population of 5,394 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 246 people (4.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 318 people (6.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 2,067 households, comprising 2,550 males and 2,841 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female, with 945 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 687 (12.7%) aged 15 to 29, 2,361 (43.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,398 (25.9%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 91.0% European/Pākehā, 8.6% Māori, 1.6% Pacific peoples, 4.4% Asian, and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 22.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.1% had no religion, 37.9% were Christian, 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,125 (25.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 657 (14.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 915 people (20.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,938 (43.6%) people were employed full-time, 690 (15.5%) were part-time, and 117 (2.6%) were unemployed.[3]

Individual statistical areas
Name Area
(km2)		 Population Density
(per km2)		 Households Median age Median
income
Matua North 1.24 2,859 2,306 1,131 47.6 years $38,600[4]
Matua South 1.20 2,535 2,113 936 48.0 years $30,200[5]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

Education

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Matua School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,[6][7] with a roll of 529 as of November 2024.[8] The school was established in 1965 as Levers Road School, and adopted its current name in 1966.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Matua North (192600) and Matua South (192900).
  4. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Matua North
  5. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Matua South
  6. ^ "Official School Website". matua.school.nz.
  7. ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  9. ^ "Our Community". Matua School. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
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